Cheap and illegal: mainland Chinese post social media adverts for services in Hong Kong

Despite Hong Kong's efforts to curb visitors working illegally, mainland Chinese social media platforms continue to feature advertisements for unlicensed services in Hong Kong. Ahead of the National Day "golden week" holiday, the South China Morning Post discovered Shenzhen-based photographers advertising their services in Hong Kong on RedNote. These individuals often requested clients to cover their travel expenses. This indicates that Hong Kong's crackdown on visitors abusing visas for unauthorized work, such as tour guiding and photography, has not been effective in deterring such online solicitations. The advertisements are appearing on mainland Chinese social media, suggesting a persistent issue despite official measures.